Hardware Design

HRDC Reg. No: 10001602637
Duration: 4 Days (32 Hours)

Course Overview

This 4-day hands-on program provides a complete pathway from Python programming basics to full-fledged instrument automation using PyVISA and SCPI commands. Designed for engineers and researchers working with test and measurement systems, the course covers Python fundamentals, object-oriented design, and practical use of automation tools to control and collect data from VISA-compatible devices. The program concludes with a capstone project that demonstrates end-to-end automation of real-world measurement workflows.

Who Should Attend

• Test and Measurement Engineers (R&D and production)

• Software Engineers working with hardware integration

• Researchers and Academics conducting lab automation

• QA Engineers automating test benches

• Engineering Students aiming to build automation portfolios

Why Choose This Course

This HRDC claimable course (Reg. No: 10001602637) delivers dual value: foundational Python programming and advanced instrument control skills using PyVISA. It bridges the gap between electronics measurement and software automation, making participants job-ready for roles in semiconductor, telecom, aerospace, automotive, and research domains.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Python basics: syntax, data types, control flow, and file operations

• Apply object-oriented and functional programming for instrument abstraction

• Connect and control VISA-compatible instruments using PyVISA

• Interpret and execute SCPI commands from instrument documentation

• Automate measurement, data logging, and plotting processes

• Build reusable Python drivers and GUIs for instrumentation

• Complete a capstone project showcasing end-to-end test automation

Prerequisites

• No prior programming experience is required

• Familiarity with basic electronics or instrumentation concepts is helpful

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led hands-on coding demonstrations

• Lab-based practice sessions and real hardware simulations

• Group and individual capstone project

• Case studies from telecommunications, manufacturing, and R&D

Target Industries

• Test & Measurement Equipment Manufacturers

• Telecom and Electronics Engineering

• Semiconductor and PCB Manufacturing

• Aerospace and Automotive Test Labs

• Research & Academic Institutions